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Massaged Kale Salad
This Massaged Kale Salad is simple, delicious and perfect for every day. You’ll find step by step instructions on how to massage kale, which is essential to making the leaves and tender and mellowing the bitter flavor. It can be prepped completely in advance so it’s great for meal prep!

Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Place the kale, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Working with your hands, toss the kale in the oil and lemon while massaging the leaves. Massage until softened, about 1-2 minutes.
- Step 2
Toss with the shaved parmesan cheese and serve. Enjoy!
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I’m Marcie, a wife, mother of 2 boys and a German Shepherd named Uzi. I’m a cooking school graduate residing in Boise, Idaho where I can’t get enough of the outdoors. I created Flavor the Moments in 2012 so that I could share recipes with friends and family. Over the years, I’ve built this blog into a trusted resource for home cooks looking for real food recipes that highlight seasonal produce and sustainable protein sources.
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